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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 218.66 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 218.66 and 139.68 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 218.66 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/218.66 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 218.66 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 30,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,542.43/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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